North Dakota

Some ND families may be losing Medicaid

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11 months ago

August 31, 2023

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/PRAIRIE PUBLIC) – Some North Dakota families may be losing Medicaid coverage.

A number of families enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic years. The federal government declared a public health emergency when the COVID-19 pandemic began, in March, 2020.

“During that time, states were required to continue medical coverage for medical assistance program, like Medicaid, even if someone’s eligibility changed,” said Cheryl Coyle, one of the North Dakota Navigators — a program to help people navigate the health insurance marketplace, funded through the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.

Coyle said during the pandemic, Medicaid eligibility reviews were paused, but those reviews resumed in April.

“In North Dakota, the first disenrollments actually happened in May,” Coyle said.

Coyle said there are 133,000 North Dakotans on Medicaid. She said people lose coverage because they no longer meet income guidelines, or have insurance through their jobs. Coyle said others have been denied because they failed to respond.

“Those are the ones we’re really trying to reach out to, and make sure they’re doing everything they can do to not show up at the pharmacy or the doctor’s office, and find out they no longer have Medicaid,” Coyle said.

Coyle said what the navigators are helping people to either re-enroll in Medicaid, or get their contact information updated.

“People who lose their Medicaid have 90 days to provide the state with the information it needs to verify their income eligibility, without having to reapply,” Coyle said. She said the navigators can also help people reapply if they miss the 90 day deadline. And Coyle said those who no longer qualify for Medicaid, because of income levels, but do not have insurance through their jobs, can apply for health insurance in the marketplace — and navigators will help them through it.

“Health insurance can be confusing,” Coyle said. “It’s sometimes nice to have somebody walk you through that process.”

Coyle said the navigators can’t tell them which plan to pick, but they can explain the different pieces, and make sure they are making the right decisions for their families.

You can contact the North Dakota Navigators by calling 800-233-1737.

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South Dakota Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Harris as presidential pick • South Dakota Searchlight

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4 hours ago

July 23, 2024

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South Dakota Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Harris as presidential pick • South Dakota Searchlight

The South Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention met virtually Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee in the 2024 presidential race.

South Dakota Democrats hopeful, not yet ready to endorse Harris as presidential nominee

In voting to endorse Harris, South Dakota Democrats fell in line with other state and national Democratic leaders who quickly followed the lead from President Joe Biden, who dropped out of the 2024 race via social media Sunday afternoon and endorsed Harris as his successor shortly thereafter.

Democrats in Nebraska, Maryland, Florida, New Hampshire, Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia were among the states where Democrats backed Harris as of Monday evening.

Harris has also picked up endorsements from key leaders at the national level. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, mentioned as a possible Democratic contender himself, endorsed Harris quickly on Sunday. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Harris Monday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had not endorsed Harris as of Monday evening, but Jeffries said earlier in the day that Harris had “excited the House Democratic Caucus and she’s exciting the country.”

Late Monday evening, the New York Times, CNN and other national media organizations reported that Harris had secured the backing of more than the 1,976 delegates needed to win the nomination in the first round of voting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. The news came by way of a poll from The Associated Press, which broke the story.

The poll listed 2,668 delegates pledged to Harris and 54 undecided as of 10 p.m. CST Monday.

The Democratic National Committee will move forward with the process to formally nominate a presidential candidate Wednesday when its Rules Committee meets in a public virtual session amid ongoing efforts to set up a virtual roll call vote ahead of the convention next month in Chicago, according to reporting from States Newsroom.

South Dakota Democrats backed Biden with around 75% of the vote in the state’s June 4 primary. In a news release, the South Dakota Democratic Party announced that its 20 voting delegates to the August convention had voted unanimously to back Harris.

“We thank President Biden for his leadership throughout his career and for choosing Kamala Harris four years ago to be his Vice President,” said Delegate Chair Jessica Meyers. “Harris has proven that she is more than equipped to take on the Presidency and we as a delegation are looking forward to casting the official vote for her.”

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Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the ND State Fair

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11 hours ago

July 22, 2024

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Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the ND State Fair

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – This is a reminder for servicemembers and their families that the North Dakota State Fair is continuing its long-standing tradition of honoring those who serve with a special Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday.

Military members and their families can enjoy lunch from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the north festival tent.

The event is sponsored by the N.D. Beef Commission, N.D. Stockmen’s Association, and N.D. CattleWomen.

They can also enjoy free carnival rides from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., half-off unlimited ride wristbands, and $2 off go-cart rides.

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Applications now available for 2024 North Dakota swan license

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18 hours ago

July 22, 2024

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Applications now available for 2024 North Dakota swan license

BISMARCK – Hunters can now apply for a 2024 North Dakota swan license

on the Game and Fish Department’s website

at gf.nd.gov, the department said Monday, July 22.

North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $30. The application deadline is Aug. 21.

North Dakota’s statewide tundra swan hunting season opens Sept. 28, and 2,200 licenses are available. Successful applicants will receive a tag to take one swan during the season. Since swans are classified as waterfowl, nonresidents may hunt them only during the period their nonresident waterfowl license is valid.

All swan hunters, regardless of age, are required to have a general game and habitat license when applying. In addition, nonresidents must have a waterfowl license, and residents 16 and older need a small game or combination license.

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